How to get to Can Tho?
With its status as a major regional hub, it is very easy to travel to Cần Thơ from other large cities. Of course, you should always plan your trip ahead of time to be sure about everything. Here are some ways to get to Cần Thơ.
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1. By bus
Most major cities such as Hồ Chí Minh City or Hà Nội will have regular bus lines from large operators. For smaller cities, there might also be minibus trips. Assuming you are departing from Hồ Chí Minh City, Thành Bưởi, Phương Trang and Mai Linh are major operators all offering daily bus services to and from Cần Thơ, and a typical trip is around 3 hours. Go to the Western Bus Station (Bến Xe Miền Tây) and look for the offices of Thành Bưởi, Phương Trang or Mai Linh. Alternatively, get to the main offices and buy a ticket, from which point a shuttle bus will take you to Bến Xe Miền Đông. You can also book a ticket over the phone, like many locals do, though the line operators’ English can be a little bit hard to comprehend. Do bring some headphones and a soft blanket, as Vietnamese buses are often chilly and noisy.
Address:
Bến Xe Miền Tây: 395 Kinh Dương Vương Street, An Lạc Ward, Bình Tân District
Thành Bưởi’s Office: 266-268 Lê Hồng Phong Street, Ward 4, District 5
Phương Trang’s Office: 272 Đề Thám Street, District 1
Mai Linh’s Office: 262 Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Street, Ward 26, Bình Thạnh District
Telephone:
Thành Bưởi: (+84) 838 339 242
Phương Trang: 1900 6067
Mai Linh: (+84) 839 393 939
2. By car or motorbike
The highway system of Vietnam, while nowhere near as good as neighboring countries, is still pretty decent. Therefore, a trip on your own bike or car is a feasible option when you travel to Cần Thơ. A one-way trip from Hồ Chí Minh City usually takes about 4 hours. There are also toll fees to pay when travelling by car. If you are interested in renting a car or motorbike for the journey, Tigit Motorbikes and VN Rent-a-Car are two providers of rental services you should look into.
Address:
Tigit Motorbikes: Office 36-37, Floor G, 360K Bến Vân Đồn Street, Ward 1, District 4
VN Rent-a-Car: 24 Trường Sơn Street, Tân Bình District
Website:
Tigit Motorbikes: http://www.tigitmotorbikes.com/
VN Rent-a-Car: http://www.hochiminhcarrental.com/
3. By air
You can travel by air to Cần Thơ, if necessary. Trà Nóc International Airport is connected to Hà Nội, Phú Quốc, Côn Đảo and Đà Nẵng. Vietnam Airlines, VASCO and Vietjet Air all offer daily flights to Cần Thơ. Vietnam Airlines offer routes from Hà Nội and Phú Quốc, VASCO has a route from Côn Đảo, and the Đà Nẵng route is operated by VietJet Air. Seats are wanted though, so you should definitely book ahead!
Contact:
Vietnam Airlines: https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/vi/home
VASCO: http://vasco.com.vn/
VietJet Air: http://www.vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/vi-VN/Home
Thanks for those useful information! I usually go to Can Tho by bus and car. It is uneasy for me because I get carsick all the time. Next time I will try going by plane.
One of my university friends invited me to go to her hometown in Can Tho and I agreed. I would consider to go there by Thành Bưởi (Thanh Buoi) bus service because of the good quality and the low price. Thanks for your sharing!
I haven’t travelled to Can Tho before but I think I would choose to go by bus. It’s convenient and cheaper than other vehicles. i would love to travel to Can Tho in the near future!